(Oct. 23, 2026) – The American Hospital Association recently launched a new AHA prior authorization webpage featuring resources and tools to help hospitals prepare for upcoming electronic prior authorization requirements taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.
These changes will have important implications for hospital prior authorization workflows, payer interactions and electronic information exchange. Hospitals are encouraged to begin evaluating their current processes and working with their electronic health record vendors to prepare for implementation.
Upcoming AHA Webinar
Preparing for Electronic Prior Authorization: A Fireside Chat with AHA, Epic, MEDITECH, and Oracle Health
Date: Nov. 17, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.
Experts from AHA, Epic, MEDITECH, and Oracle Health will discuss the current state of electronic prior authorization, how leading health IT developers are approaching ePA adoption, and steps hospitals can take now to prepare for these changes.
We encourage hospital revenue cycle, IT, clinical and prior authorization teams to participate in this timely discussion.
As these requirements approach, KHA encourages hospitals to begin conversations with their EHR vendors and payer partners to understand how these changes will affect their operations.
--Shannan Flach